Monthly Archives: July 2021

“Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?”

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Kate Stover

What makes this book a bestseller? Clearly, the sad “if only I had…..” theme of the book resonates with many people during a year when mental health issues are skyrocketing.  Perhaps more importantly, the novel is written by someone who … Continue reading →

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“I believe large numbers of people have at least some talent as writers and storytellers, and that those talents can be strengthened and sharpened.”

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Kate Stover

I nearly fell off my chair when I read this statement in Stephen King’s book On Writing. It provides such a sharp contrast to the 20 other books I’ve been reading on the subject of writing memoirs. Because I’m working … Continue reading →

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“Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that I hear.”

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Kate Stover

We’re in the middle of the summer, and I’m still in the process of “righting the ship.”  After feeling off-balance for a year, I am turning once again to my wise friend, Parker Palmer. This is the book that I … Continue reading →

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